PhD Assistant

UCL Department / Division
Division of Biosciences
Location of position
London
Grade
6
Hours
Full Time
Salary
(inclusive of London allowance)
£29,802 - £34,867 per annum
Duties and Responsibilities
An opportunity to join the UCL Division of Biosciences Postgraduate team in supporting a significant and diverse research community is now available. The post offers an opportunity to contribute to the Divisions ambitions to grow our research population whilst deliver a great student experience to our existing students.
The successful appointee will work closely and effectively with Senior PhD Administrators and the Postgraduate Team Manager and will be responsible for key student lifecycle activities. The role involves the monitoring and management of student records, processes and milestones related to PGR study as well as ensuring compliance with our institutional Codes of Practice and Regulations and supporting UKRI-funded doctoral programmes admissions, teaching and rotations.
The role will involve liaising with postgraduate research (PGR) students, supervisors, and senior academic colleagues to ensure a positive student experience throughout the student journey. The post holder will need be adaptable, quick to assimilate information and have a keen eye for detail.
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will be educated to A level or equivalent standard and have administrative experience, ideally in a Higher Education or Research environment. A commitment to providing a responsive and helpful service and making best practice an absolute priority is essential. The post holder will have strong communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate ownership of a personal workload.
Further Details
Previous candidates need not reapply.
A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of the page.
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the vacancy, please contact Nadine Mogford, Postgraduate Research Manager ([email protected]).
Questions on the application process should be addressed to Biosciences Staffing ([email protected]) quoting reference number 1880818.
The UCL Ways of Working for professional services supports colleagues to be successful and happy at UCL through sharing expectations around how we work – please see www.ucl.ac.uk/ways-of-working to find out more.
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Closing Date
2 Jan 2022
Latest time for the submission of applications
23:59
Interview date
TBC
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
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